The American Fleet at Sydney, New South Wales

A superb series of international importance, reproducing the series of reception accorded by the New South Wales authorities on the occasion of the recent visit of the Pacific fleet to Sydney. Steaming at full speed, the battleships present a grand spectacle as in choppy weather and with wonderful smoke and marine effects the mighty vessels rush in line past the cameras stationed on a local steamer in a most favorable position for the purpose. The subsequent reception of the United States Naval authorities at Sydney is reproduced in pictures of a photographic quality seldom excelled, and the series presented are most impressive and historic. The fleet steams past the camera in line of cruisers, battleships, torpedo boats and destroyers. A wonderful and majestic spectacle. Close view of a warship under full steam, a remarkable and thrilling picture. State reception at Sydney of Admiral Sperry and the officers of the fleet. Procession with mounted escort through the roads from the harbor to the city. Inspection of the staff of the Guard of Honor. The guests and the Reception Committee march past the camera, a portrait group of celebrities. —Moving Picture World synopsis